Galaxy Z Fold 8 get the same folding animation as iPhone Duo
A developer has created a demo that replicates the iPhone Duo’s folding-screen animation on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 using the device's hinge sensor. While the effect is visually impressive, it is currently a standalone app and not a native system-level feature.
Why it matters
This demonstrates the potential for third-party developers to leverage hardware sensors for UI innovation, though it highlights the limitations of closed-ecosystem software.
Sep 10, 2026 • Updated Sep 10, 2026 • 3 min read
A developer recreated the iPhone Duo’s screen-transition effect on Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8, but it remains a limited demo.
Apple showed the iPhone Duo’s folding-screen animation at Apple Event 2026, and a developer has already recreated the effect on a Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8. The result shows what Samsung’s hinge sensor can support, but it is not yet a system-wide feature that Fold 8 owners can install.
When the iPhone Duo opens or closes, the wallpaper appears to dissolve through the moving half of the display before reappearing on the other screen. The illusion uses motion-sensor data, gradients and timed transitions rather than a screen physically becoming transparent.
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